Counselling and Therapy in Central London

"A good therapist must create a new therapy with every person they see." Irvin Yalom

My name is Jan O'Mahony. I am a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor (BSc.MBACP) with over 20 years experience, accredited and registered with BACP.

I offer psychodynamic counselling and therapy to people living or working in Central London and Islington. I also offer counselling using VSee or Skype to those who have to travel as part of their work.

My fee is £60 for individuals and £80 for couples. I offer concessions to those who really need it but do not take health insurance. For those with health insurance, please see FAQ

Currently I have spaces available in City Road but Gower Street is full.

There is something you need to talk about, but where do you turn?

Talking with friends and family is invaluable, but they are involved in your life and it might feel too risky to expose them to your darker thoughts and feelings. There could be too much at stake. This may be when a counsellor is just the right person to turn to, someone with whom there is nothing at stake. Or it may be less that you have a problem nagging at you, but that you want to review where you are at in your life and explore some of the deeper influences on you, without the interference of others' perspectives.

People have come to me for counselling for a variety of reasons including:

Depression and feeling life is pointless and useless

Anxiety, agitation, panic attacks and PTSD

Trying to please others and feeling invisible and unappreciated

Eating disorders

The legacy of childhood sexual abuse

Relationship difficulties

Coping with older age

The turmoil of being an adolescent & trying to find your place in life

The impact of being adopted

Couples experiencing difficulties and conflicts.

Counselling and Therapy can help you to:

clarify and articulate what you are thinking and feeling

see how your past influences & continues to affect your present life

see what part you play in your relationships to others and the world

face painful and difficult feelings

prioritise what is most important to you so you can look forward with greater confidence.

What is Psychodynamic Counselling?

Put briefly, psychodynamic counselling stresses the significance of our early childhood experience in shaping our patterns of relating and our sense of self. It highlights how these patterns are still active in our adult relationships, even though we are unaware of them and they may no longer reflect our adult status. By noticing and becoming more aware of your taken-for-granted expectations and attitudes, and the ways in which you interpret the world and your place in it, you can make adjustments to this 'world view' which will serve you better.

A Couple of Comments from Past Clients

"Wow! What a relief it is to discover me and operate from there, rather than dance around trying to be what I thought others wanted me to be. Going to therapy has been so worth it." Mike Joseph

"Jan never hid behind a professional mask, unlike other therapists I have seen, so I had the feeling that I was talking to a human being who had no interest in 'curing' me or changing the way I am. Thanks to her endless patience and unwavering presence I gradually began to understand that being me is actually good enough." Anna O'Sullivan

A Ted Talk of interest

Susan Cain, "The Power of Introverts" is well worth watching. In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world. To view this talk CLICK HERE